How much time do you have to take off work if you have a desk job? (Photo)

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are my ear fixable? I herd there are a few different ways to do surgery on ear and the cost is different. Is this true?

George Volpe, MD · Answer

It is not unusual to return to work one or two days following your surgery. Depending on the techniques performed, there can be some pain that requires narcotic pain medication. If so, one may wish to hold off on returning to work until medication is no longer necessary. If one is in a job where it would be unlikely that the year be manipulated, and earlier return to work is indicated. If one has a job where there is a serious risk of banging or tugging on the your, it would be wise to wait 3 to 4 weeks.

Shahriar Mabourakh, MD, FACS · Answer

There are many techniques to correct Otoplasty, which involve reshaping the ear cartilage. The procedure can be done under local or IV sedation. Recovery is very quick and return to work time is only a few days if you don't mine wearing the garment over the ears at work for 5 to 7 days.

Manish H. Shah, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello dozerdixie1,Thanks for your question.The procedure you are describing is known as an otoplasty, or ear pinning procedure.Depending on your cosmetic goals, there are a few ways to perform the surgery.  Getting evaluated by a specialist in facial aesthetic surgery will help determine which method is best for you.  Cost will be best determined after you've had a consultation with a surgeon.Initial recovery time is just a few days with long term recovery in 6 months.  After surgery, my patients wear a headband to hold the ears in place while the incisions and cartilage heal.  You want to avoid tugging on the ears as this may ruin the repair and repositioning of the ear.I hope this was helpful...Dr. Shah

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

The downtime is typically 5-7 days. You can cover your ears sooner than that with your hairstyle. However, I recommend my patients wear a compression garment 24/7 for the first week. If you are able to work from home you can do so as early as 48 hours after surgery. If you're returning to the office 5-7 days should be fine. There have been myriad otoplasty approaches described. The modern approach does not involve removing or cutting full thickness through the cartilage - this is fraught with problems. The more reliable approach involves shaping your existing cartilage and repositioning it with sutures. See the link below for typical before and after Denver otoplasty photos. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Luis A. Cenedese, MD, FACS · Answer

Various techniques are available to modify the ear. Results may improve with prolonged use of compression. Downtime is one to two days if the patient is willing to return to work with a compressive bandage, scarf, bandana cap etc.Please use this information when consulting in person with Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.

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